http://www.southerngovernors.orgRSS feeds for SGA - Southern Governors' Association60http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5913/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5913http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5913&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5913/Default.aspx North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue accepted the gavel today as the 2011 Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Association during closing ceremonies of the organization’s annual meeting. katydowWed, 01 Sep 2010 00:01:31 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5913http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5828/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5828http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5828&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5828/Default.aspx Business Facilities Magazine captures value of the Southern economy in its  2010 Rankings Report katydowMon, 09 Aug 2010 20:37:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5828http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5552/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5552http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5552&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5552/Default.aspx Forum is first of two gatherings planned with Chinese leaders katydowThu, 10 Jun 2010 15:29:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5552http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5501/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5501http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5501&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5501/Default.aspx Meeting is First of Two Gatherings Planned with Chinese Leaders katydowTue, 01 Jun 2010 15:17:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5501http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5494/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5494http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5494&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5494/Default.aspx Over the last year, 12 Southern states have taken part in Microsoft’s Elevate America program, a unique public-private partnership designed to provide free technology training to displaced workers. katydowThu, 27 May 2010 16:25:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5494http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5352/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5352http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5352&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5352/Default.aspx In our ongoing effort to improve the content and quality of our communications products, SGA has engaged DC-based MadWolf Technologies. katydowTue, 27 Apr 2010 16:44:17 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5352http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5235/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5235http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5235&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5235/Default.aspx Investment Opportunities and Job Growth in the American South Are Key Topics katydowTue, 30 Mar 2010 17:06:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5235http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5003/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=5003http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5003&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5003/Default.aspx Southern Governors’ Association will conduct its 2010 Winter Business Meeting on Sunday, February 21 in conjunction with National Governors Association katydowFri, 19 Feb 2010 14:51:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5003http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4664/SGA-Thanks-Its-Members-and-Supporters.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4664http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4664&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4664/SGA-Thanks-Its-Members-and-Supporters.aspx SGA extends its appreciation to members and supporters. katydowWed, 02 Dec 2009 21:20:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4664http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4654/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4654http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4654&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4654/Default.aspx Legacy of Progress Commemorated during 75th Anniversary Event katydowMon, 30 Nov 2009 19:22:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4654http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4537/SGA-Publishes-Southern-Climate-Policy-Study.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4537http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4537&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4537/SGA-Publishes-Southern-Climate-Policy-Study.aspxThe report was prepared by The Center for Climate Strategies (CSS) and supports VA Gov. Kaine's 2008-2009 SGA Chairmanship, which focused on initiating a conversation about how best to address climate change and energy security in the South. katydowTue, 27 Oct 2009 14:08:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4537http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4304/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4304http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4304&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4304/Default.aspx Announces a new effort to combine the resources and influence of Southern states to promote and protect mutual economic interests katydowWed, 26 Aug 2009 16:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4304http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4303/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4303http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4303&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4303/Default.aspx As second vice chairman he is in turn to assume the chairmanship of the regional association of governors in 2011 katydowWed, 26 Aug 2009 15:24:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4303http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4302/Southern-Governors-Endorse-EcoDrivingUSA.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4302http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4302&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4302/Southern-Governors-Endorse-EcoDrivingUSA.aspx Growing Support for National Fuel Use and CO2 Reduction Program katydowTue, 25 Aug 2009 14:13:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4302http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4301/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4301http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4301&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4301/Default.aspx Movement seeks to promote the practice of driving in an environmentally responsible katydowTue, 25 Aug 2009 13:45:04 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4301http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4300/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4300http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4300&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4300/Default.aspx Encourages drivers to follow steps to reduce fuel use and cut emissions katydowTue, 25 Aug 2009 13:36:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4300http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4296/Alabamas-governor-to-lead-Southern-governors.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4296http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4296&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4296/Alabamas-governor-to-lead-Southern-governors.aspx Alabama Gov. Bob Riley replaces Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine as chairman of the Southern Governors' Association katydowMon, 24 Aug 2009 14:03:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4296http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4295/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=4295http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4295&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/4295/Default.aspx A Southern Governors Association panel heard Saturday that global warming, left unchecked, threatens peace worldwide and the safety, security and economies of their states katydowMon, 24 Aug 2009 13:58:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4295http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3706/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3706http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3706&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3706/Default.aspxNorth Carolina Governor Beverly Eaves Perdue was selected by unanimous vote of her colleagues to the position of Second Vice Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Association (SGA) during its Winter Business Meeting, held in Washington, DC, on February 22, 2009. charlottecoleTue, 10 Mar 2009 21:02:13 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3706http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3678/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3678http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3678&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3678/Default.aspxGovernor Timothy M. Kaine issued the following statement today on global warming and the Climate Change Symposium in Washington, D.C.:katydowWed, 04 Mar 2009 15:10:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3678http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3407/Gov-Kaine-Announces-Renew-Virginia-Initiative.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3407http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3407&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3407/Gov-Kaine-Announces-Renew-Virginia-Initiative.aspxGovernor Timothy M. Kaine today kicked off his Renew Virginia initiative, which will include legislative and executive actions to make Virginia a leader in energy conservation and efficiency and protecting the environment.katydowFri, 12 Dec 2008 14:06:28 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3407http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3403/Gov-Kaine-to-Discuss-Green-Initiative.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3403http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3403&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3403/Gov-Kaine-to-Discuss-Green-Initiative.aspxThe governor says his environmental agenda will promote "green jobs," land preservation, water quality and alternative sources of energy.katydowThu, 11 Dec 2008 16:15:09 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3403http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3152/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=3152http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3152&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3152/Default.aspxGovernor Phil Bredesen, former Senator Howard Baker, and the University of Tennessee’s Baker Center for Public Policy this week host the first-ever Governor’s Summit on Clean Energy Technology, Oct. 14-15, at the Knoxville Convention Center. katydowMon, 13 Oct 2008 14:17:41 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3152http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2722/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2722http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2722&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2722/Default.aspxSGA’s LIHEAP Letter to Senate Leadership adminFri, 25 Jul 2008 15:25:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2722http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2295/Virgin-Islands-LIHEAP-Program.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2295http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2295&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2295/Virgin-Islands-LIHEAP-Program.aspxAn Overview of the Virgin Island’s LIHEAP ProgramhostFri, 18 Apr 2008 19:06:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2295http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2163/Missouris-SCHIP-Fact-Sheet.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2163http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2163&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2163/Missouris-SCHIP-Fact-Sheet.aspxMissouri operates a Medicaid expansion S-CHIP program called MC+ for Kids.  The state has applied to the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) to shift the current program to a combination program, in which children in families earning up to 150 percent of the Federal Poverty Level are covered through a Medicaid expansion program and children in families earning more than 150 percent of poverty would be covered through a stand-alone S-CHIP program. Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:32:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2163http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/368/SGA-SCHIP-Issue-Brief.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=368http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=368&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/368/SGA-SCHIP-Issue-Brief.aspx This paper will outline the basic framework of the S-CHIP program, explore current funding issues for Southern states and outline SGA’s position on issues that should be considered within legislation reauthorizing the program, such as priority coverage for children at or below 200% of poverty, updating the funding formula and ensuring that full reauthorization take place in a timely manner, specifically before September 30, 2007. Tue, 25 Mar 2008 19:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:368http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2099/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2099http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2099&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2099/Default.aspxFlorida Governor Charlie Crist's 2008 State of the State Address on March 4, 2008.Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:03:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2099http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2098/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2098http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2098&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2098/Default.aspxPuerto Rico Governor Anibal Acevedo-Vila's State of the Commonwealth Address on February 6, 2008Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:41:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2098http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2057/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2057http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2057&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2057/Default.aspxWashington, DC (March 11, 2008) – In advance of upcoming Congressional action to reauthorize the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Southern Governors are asking Senate lawmakers to fix inequities in how program funds are distributed, and transform LIHEAP from a regional program to a national program.Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:10:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2057http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2046/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2046http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2046&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2046/Default.aspxSGA Comments on LIHEAP Reauthorization March 2008Mon, 10 Mar 2008 22:13:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2046http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2029/LIHEAP-Issue-Brief.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2029http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2029&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2029/LIHEAP-Issue-Brief.aspxLIHEAP Issue Brief 3-6-08Mon, 10 Mar 2008 22:11:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2029http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2044/LIHEAP-Letter-February-2007.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2044http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2044&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2044/LIHEAP-Letter-February-2007.aspxLIHEAP Letter (February 2007).Mon, 10 Mar 2008 22:09:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2044http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1141/LIHEAP-Funding-History-20032007.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1141http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1141&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1141/LIHEAP-Funding-History-20032007.aspxA by-state overview of funding for the LIHEAP program from 2001 - 2006hostMon, 10 Mar 2008 22:08:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1141http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1142/LIHEAP-Funding-Distribution-Charts.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1142http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1142&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1142/LIHEAP-Funding-Distribution-Charts.aspxA comparison of population and LIHEAP funding between cold weather and warm weather states.hostMon, 10 Mar 2008 22:07:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1142http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1143/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1143http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1143&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1143/Default.aspx"Southern governors support LIHEAP as a national energy assistance program, and it is our view that the underlying distribution formula should be modified to achieve national equity within the next program reauthorization.  In the meantime, however, the appropriations committee can make steps toward achieving national equity in the program by distributing all available funds through the block grant."hostMon, 10 Mar 2008 22:03:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1143http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/667/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=667http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=667&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/667/Default.aspx "Southern governors support LIHEAP as a national energy assistance program, and it is our view that the underlying distribution formula should be modified to achieve national equity within the next program reauthorization.  In the meantime, however, the appropriations committee can make steps toward achieving national equity in the program by distributing all available funds through the block grant." Mon, 10 Mar 2008 22:02:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:667http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1489/LIHEAP-Statement-December-2007.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1489http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1489&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1489/LIHEAP-Statement-December-2007.aspx SGA’s statement regarding additional funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program for FY 2008. hostMon, 10 Mar 2008 22:01:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1489http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2045/LIHEAP-Program-Summaries-by-State.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2045http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2045&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2045/LIHEAP-Program-Summaries-by-State.aspxLIHEAP State SummariesMon, 10 Mar 2008 22:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2045http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1958/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1958http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1958&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1958/Default.aspxU.S. Virgin Islands Governor John deJongh, Jr.'s State of the Territory Address on January 22, 2008.Mon, 25 Feb 2008 18:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1958http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1957/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1957http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1957&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1957/Default.aspxTennessee Governor Phil Bredesen's State of the State Address on January 28, 2008.Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:57:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1957http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1956/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1956http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1956&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1956/Default.aspxSouth Carolina Governor Mark Sanford's State of the State Address on January 16, 2008.Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:53:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1956http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1955/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1955http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1955&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1955/Default.aspxOklahoma Governor Brad Henry's State of the State Address on February 4, 2008.Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:49:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1955http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1954/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1954http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1954&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1954/Default.aspxMississippi Governor Haley Barbour's State of the State Address on January 21, 2008.Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:46:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1954http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1953/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1953http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1953&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1953/Default.aspxMissouri Governor Matt Blunt's State of the State Address on January 15, 2008.Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:43:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1953http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1952/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1952http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1952&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1952/Default.aspxMaryland Governor Martin O'Malley's 2008 State of the State Address on January 23, 2008.Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:37:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1952http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1951/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1951http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1951&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1951/Default.aspxKentucky Governor Steven L. Beshear's 2008 State of the Commonwealth Address January 14, 2008.Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:08:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1951http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1950/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1950http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1950&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1950/Default.aspxGeorgia Governor Sonny Perdue's State of the State Address on January 16, 2008.Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:58:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1950http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1949/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1949http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1949&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1949/Default.aspxAlabama Governor Bob Riley's State of the State Adddress on February 6, 2008.Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:54:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1949http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1608/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1608http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1608&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1608/Default.aspxWest Virginia Governor Joe Manchin's State of the State address on January 9, 2008.Thu, 10 Jan 2008 15:44:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1608http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1607/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1607http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1607&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1607/Default.aspxVirginia Governor Tim Kaine's State of the Commonwealth address on January 9, 2008.Thu, 10 Jan 2008 15:34:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1607http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1594/North-Carolinas-SCHIP-Fact-Sheet.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1594http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1594&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1594/North-Carolinas-SCHIP-Fact-Sheet.aspxNorth Carolina’s NC Health Choice operates under a fee for service system. The state currently is trying to institute a “Medical Home” model in which children would have a single primary care physician who would coordinate all of their medical care. Since March 1, 2007, approximately 27,010 children have been linked to a primary care physician.charlottecoleWed, 09 Jan 2008 16:22:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1594http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1592/Oklahomas-SCHIP-Fact-Sheet.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1592http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1592&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1592/Oklahomas-SCHIP-Fact-Sheet.aspxOklahoma operates its S-CHIP program as a Medicaid expansion program called SoonerCare. SoonerCare serves children in households earning up to 185% of the Federal Poverty Level.charlottecoleWed, 09 Jan 2008 16:06:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1592http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1567/Arkansas-SCHIP-Fact-Sheet.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1567http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1567&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1567/Arkansas-SCHIP-Fact-Sheet.aspxArkansas operates three separate S-CHIP funded health care programs, the largest of which, ARKids B, serves low-income children whose family income does not exceed 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Level.charlottecoleMon, 07 Jan 2008 16:38:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1567http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1510/Virginias-Insurance-Brief.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1510http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1510&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1510/Virginias-Insurance-Brief.aspxVirginia’s property insurance markets in recent years continue to perform well despite significant coastal exposure and two recent catastrophic events. Wed, 19 Dec 2007 21:21:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1510http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1509/USVIs-Insurance-Brief.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1509http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1509&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1509/USVIs-Insurance-Brief.aspxU.S. Virgin Islands homeowners insurance market totaled $11.3 million in 2005 and comprised six insurance groups; however, one group – Cooperativa de Seguros Multiples – dominates the islands with a 85.7 percent market share.Wed, 19 Dec 2007 21:19:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1509http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1508/South-Carolinas-Insurance-Brief.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1508http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1508&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1508/South-Carolinas-Insurance-Brief.aspxSouth Carolina’s coastal counties in recent years have confronted accelerating property insurance costs and availability constraints while interior markets have enjoyed wide-availability and record-low rates stemming from strong competition. Wed, 19 Dec 2007 21:16:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1508http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1507/Puerto-Ricos-Insurance-Brief.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1507http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1507&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1507/Puerto-Ricos-Insurance-Brief.aspxPuerto Rico’s $41 million homeowners insurance market in 2005 rested with ten insurance groups; however, three groups – Universal (45.5 percent), Mapfre (25.8 percent), and Cooperativa de Seguros Multiples (23.2 percent) – comprised the lion’s share of the market.Wed, 19 Dec 2007 21:10:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1507http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1506/Missouris-Insurance-Brief.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1506http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1506&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1506/Missouris-Insurance-Brief.aspxMissouri benefits from highly competitive property insurance markets that have produced widespread availability and lower than average insurance rates. Wed, 19 Dec 2007 21:05:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1506http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1505/Mississippis-Insurance-Brief.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1505http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1505&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1505/Mississippis-Insurance-Brief.aspxHurricane Katrina wrought unprecedented economic devastation to homeowners and businesses in Mississippi’s coastal counties.Wed, 19 Dec 2007 20:58:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1505http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1504/North-Carolinas-Insurance-Brief.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1504http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1504&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1504/North-Carolinas-Insurance-Brief.aspxNorth Carolina’ property insurance markets have performed well in recent years and largely recovered from widespread devastation caused by hurricanes Bertha, Fran and Floyd.Wed, 19 Dec 2007 20:55:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1504http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1503/Marylands-Insurance-Brief.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1503http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1503&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1503/Marylands-Insurance-Brief.aspxMaryland’s property insurance market remains healthy and competitive.Wed, 19 Dec 2007 20:49:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1503http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1502/Louisianas-Insurance-Brief.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1502http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1502&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1502/Louisianas-Insurance-Brief.aspxHurricanes Katrina and Rita’s tremendous devastation throughout Louisiana extended to the state’s property insurance industry, which during 2005 paid claims equal to over a decade’s worth of premium. Wed, 19 Dec 2007 20:46:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1502http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1500/Alabamas-Insurance-Brief.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1500http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1500&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1500/Alabamas-Insurance-Brief.aspxTemporary UpdateWed, 19 Dec 2007 20:22:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1500http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1015/Future-of-the-South-Executive-Summary-PDF.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1015http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1015&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1015/Future-of-the-South-Executive-Summary-PDF.aspxA 2007 report on the future of the South.hostThu, 01 Nov 2007 02:21:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1015http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1371/Louisianas-SCHIP-Fact-Sheet.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1371http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1371&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1371/Louisianas-SCHIP-Fact-Sheet.aspx An overview of Louisiana's S-CHIP program. hostMon, 22 Oct 2007 17:48:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1371http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1069/Alabamas-LIHEAP-Program.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1069http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1069&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1069/Alabamas-LIHEAP-Program.aspxThe Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs oversees the state’s LIHEAP program.  The state contracts with local Community Action Agencies (CAA) to handle the day-to-day administrative tasks required by the program.   Funding is passed directly from the state to CAAs.Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:12:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1069http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1070/Arkansas-LIHEAP-Program.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1070http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1070&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1070/Arkansas-LIHEAP-Program.aspxThe Arkansas Department of Health and Human Services oversees the state’s LIHEAP program.  The state contracts with local Community Action Agencies (CAA) to handle the day-to-day administrative tasks required by the program.  Funding is passed directly from the state to the CAAs.Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:11:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1070http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1071/Georgias-LIHEAP-Program.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1071http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1071&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1071/Georgias-LIHEAP-Program.aspxThe Georgia Division of Family and Children Services within the Department of Human Resources oversees the state’s LIHEAP program.  The state contracts with local Community Action Agencies (CAA) to handle the day-to-day administrative tasks required by the program.  Funding is passed directly from the state to the CAAs. Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:10:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1071http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1072/Kentuckys-LIHEAP-Program.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1072http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1072&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1072/Kentuckys-LIHEAP-Program.aspxThe Kentucky Division of Community Based Services within the Department of Health and Family Services oversees the state’s LIHEAP program.  The state contracts with local Community Action Agencies (CAA) to handle the day-to-day administrative tasks required by the program.   The state has designed its program to operate as a reimbursement system, under which CAAs are reimbursed for the energy assistance they provide to eligible households and for administrative costs, rather than as a direct pass through system.  Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:09:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1072http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1073/Louisianas-LIHEAP-Program.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1073http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1073&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1073/Louisianas-LIHEAP-Program.aspxThe Louisiana Housing Finance agency oversees the state's LIHEAP program.  The state implements LIHEAP through a partnership agreement with the Louisiana Association for Community Action Partnerships (LACAP).  LACAP, as the lead Contractor, oversees a group of subgrantees or subcontractors.  All sixty-four (64) parishes in Louisiana are served by the local Community Action Agencies (CAAs).  Funding is passed directly from the state to LACAP.Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:08:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1073http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1074/Marylands-LIHEAP-Program.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1074http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1074&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1074/Marylands-LIHEAP-Program.aspxThe Maryland Office of Home Energy Programs within the Department of Human Resources (DHR) oversees the state’s LIHEAP program.  The state contracts with Community Action Agencies (CAA), local governments, or county departments of social services to handle the day-to-day administrative tasks required by the program.   Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:07:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1074http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1075/Mississippis-LIHEAP-Program.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1075http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1075&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1075/Mississippis-LIHEAP-Program.aspx The Mississippi Department of Human Services (DHS) oversees the state’s LIHEAP program.  The state contracts with local Community Action Agencies (CAAs) that handle the day-to-day administrative tasks required by the program.   Funding is passed directly from the state to the CAAs. Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:06:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1075http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1081/Missouris-LIHEAP-Program.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1081http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1081&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1081/Missouris-LIHEAP-Program.aspxThe Missouri Family Support Division within the Department of Social Services oversees the state’s LIHEAP program.  The state contracts with Community Action Agencies (CAA) that handle the day-to-day administrative tasks required by the program. Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:05:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1081http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1076/North-Carolinas-LIHEAP-Program.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1076http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1076&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1076/North-Carolinas-LIHEAP-Program.aspx North Carolina’s Division of Social Services within the Department of Health and Human Services oversees the state’s LIHEAP program.  The state contracts with each of the state’s 100 county department of social services to handle the day-to-day administrative tasks required by the program.  Funding is passed directly from the state to the counties. Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:04:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1076http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1077/Oklahomas-LIHEAP-Program.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1077http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1077&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1077/Oklahomas-LIHEAP-Program.aspx The Oklahoma Department of Human Services oversees the state’s LIHEAP program.  Unlike other states that pass LIHEAP funding directly to local entities, the state administers the program directly.  Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:03:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1077http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1078/Texas-LIHEAP-Program.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1078http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1078&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1078/Texas-LIHEAP-Program.aspx The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (the Department) is responsible for the Texas Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).  The Department contracts with a subrecipient network that consists of Community Action Agencies (CAAs), units of local government, and private nonprofit organizations to administer the Energy Assistance Programs funded by LIHEAP.  The Department provides oversight and training for the Energy Assistance Programs. Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:02:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1078http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1079/Virginias-LIHEAP-Program.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1079http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1079&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1079/Virginias-LIHEAP-Program.aspx The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) oversees the state’s LIHEAP program.  The VDSS’ 120 local social service departments handle the day-to-day administrative tasks required by the program.  Administrative funding is passed directly from the state to the local social service departments; program/benefit funding is passed directly from the VDSS to energy suppliers and under specific conditions, directly to eligible households.  Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:01:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1079http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1080/West-Virginias-LIHEAP-Program.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1080http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1080&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1080/West-Virginias-LIHEAP-Program.aspxThe West Virginia Bureau for Children and Families within the Department of Health and Human oversees the state’s LIHEAP program.  The Department makes payments directly to the utility company or bulk fuel supplier on behalf of LIHEAP clients.  Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1080http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1089/West-Virginia-SCHIP-Fact-Sheet.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1089http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1089&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1089/West-Virginia-SCHIP-Fact-Sheet.aspxOctober  22, 2007 – West Virginia's S-CHIP Program SummaryMon, 22 Oct 2007 04:57:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1089http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1088/Virginia-SCHIP-Fact-Sheet.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1088http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1088&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1088/Virginia-SCHIP-Fact-Sheet.aspxOctober  22, 2007 – Virginia's S-CHIP Program SummaryMon, 22 Oct 2007 04:37:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1088http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1087/USVI-SCHIP-Fact-Sheet.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1087http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1087&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1087/USVI-SCHIP-Fact-Sheet.aspxOctober  22, 2007 – USVI's S-CHIP Program SummaryMon, 22 Oct 2007 04:34:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1087http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1086/Texas-SCHIP-Fact-Sheet.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1086http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1086&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1086/Texas-SCHIP-Fact-Sheet.aspxOctober  22, 2007 – Texas' S-CHIP Program SummaryMon, 22 Oct 2007 04:30:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1086http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1085/Maryland-SCHIP-Fact-Sheet.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1085http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1085&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1085/Maryland-SCHIP-Fact-Sheet.aspxOctober  22, 2007 – Maryland's S-CHIP Program SummaryMon, 22 Oct 2007 04:28:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1085http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1084/Kentucky-SCHIP-Fact-Sheet.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1084http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1084&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1084/Kentucky-SCHIP-Fact-Sheet.aspxOctober  22, 2007 – Kentucky's S-CHIP Program SummaryMon, 22 Oct 2007 04:23:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1084http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1083/Florida-SCHIP-Fact-Sheet.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1083http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1083&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1083/Florida-SCHIP-Fact-Sheet.aspxOctober  22, 2007 – Florida's S-CHIP Program SummaryMon, 22 Oct 2007 04:20:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1083http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1082/Alabama-SCHIP-Fact-Sheet.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1082http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1082&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1082/Alabama-SCHIP-Fact-Sheet.aspxOctober  22, 2007 – Alabama's S-CHIP Program SummaryMon, 22 Oct 2007 04:03:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1082http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1113/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1113http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1113&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1113/Default.aspxPublic Safety Communications Comment Submissions - VerizonFri, 19 Oct 2007 05:40:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1113http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1112/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1112http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1112&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1112/Default.aspxPublic Safety Communications Comment Submissions - VASIECFri, 19 Oct 2007 05:37:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1112http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1111/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1111http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1111&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1111/Default.aspxPublic Safety Communications Comment Submissions - VA Fire ChiefsFri, 19 Oct 2007 05:34:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1111http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1109/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1109http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1109&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1109/Default.aspxPublic Safety Communications Comment Submissions - SprintFri, 19 Oct 2007 05:18:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1109http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1108/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1108http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1108&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1108/Default.aspxPublic Safety Communications Comment Submissions - NASEMSOFri, 19 Oct 2007 05:15:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1108http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1133/Mississippis-SCHIP-Fact-Sheet.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1133http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1133&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1133/Mississippis-SCHIP-Fact-Sheet.aspx Mississippi's S-CHIP Program Summary hostTue, 16 Oct 2007 16:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1133http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1139/SGA-Letter-to-Conferees-September-2007.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1139http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1139&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1139/SGA-Letter-to-Conferees-September-2007.aspxSeptember 6, 2007 – SGA Letter to ConfereesThu, 06 Sep 2007 17:44:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1139http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/997/SGA-2007-Annual-Report.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=997http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=997&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/997/SGA-2007-Annual-Report.aspx As Southerners, we share a common perspective, and as governors and colleagues, we are able to work together to maximize our resources for the benefit of our individual states as well as the Southern region as a whole.   Through SGA, each participating governor—as well as his or her entire staff—has a built-in forum for exchanging ideas, solving problems, identifying opportunities and pressing for a balanced and equitable state-federal relationship in many important programs. Mon, 27 Aug 2007 22:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:997http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/996/Annual-Meeting-Transcripts--Energy-Roundtable.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=996http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=996&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/996/Annual-Meeting-Transcripts--Energy-Roundtable.aspxParticipants of SGA's energy plenary discussed situations facing the United States and its vulnerability and need for new energy infrastructure, while identifying the challenges in finding the workforce to build, maintain and operate facilities.  Plenary moderator Bill Loveless noted, "You heard some rather startling estimates and statistics from our speakers today on what we face in trying to meet these needs.  And yet, we also heard some rather hopeful presentations..."  Mon, 27 Aug 2007 21:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:996http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1090/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1090http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1090&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1090/Default.aspx BILOXI, MS (August 26, 2007) – Today during the 73rd annual convening of the Southern Governors‚ Association (SGA), Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour hosted fellow governors and a panel of leading insurance industry executives to discuss strategies that can be employed to stabilize residential and commercial insurance markets in both pre- and post-event scenarios. Sun, 26 Aug 2007 19:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1090http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1024/SGA-2007-Annual-Meeting-Transcript--Insurance.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1024http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1024&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1024/SGA-2007-Annual-Meeting-Transcript--Insurance.aspx Governor Barbour:  "Most of the governors here today have faced some form of natural disaster and the insurance aftermath...evolving market dynamics continue to challenge us to address immediate issues, insurance availability and affordability, while weighing the effects of policy decisions on long-term market health and stability.  Events have also raised questions about whether there should be an increased federal role in advancing a more effective national plan to better manage and pre-fund national catastrophic insurance exposure." hostSun, 26 Aug 2007 18:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1024http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/993/Annual-Meeting-Transcript--Cultural-Tourism.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=993http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=993&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/993/Annual-Meeting-Transcript--Cultural-Tourism.aspx Mississippi Arts Commission Executive Director Malcolm White spoke on the importance of cultural heritage tourism during SGA's Annual Meeting Gospel Brunch Sun, 26 Aug 2007 14:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:993http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/984/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=984http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=984&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/984/Default.aspx BILOXI, MS (August 25, 2007) – Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour today hosted a panel of leading health experts to discuss the South’s increasing obesity epidemic during the 73rd annual convening of the Southern Governors’ Association (SGA). Sat, 25 Aug 2007 21:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:984http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1127/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1127http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1127&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1127/Default.aspxUsing Benefit Design and Collaborative Practices - John P. MiallSat, 25 Aug 2007 20:30:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1127http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1126/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1126http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1126&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1126/Default.aspxTeaching the Old Dog New Tricks - Lessons from the Delta Diabetes Project - Dr. Marshall Bouldin MDSat, 25 Aug 2007 20:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1126http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1125/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1125http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1125&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1125/Default.aspxFuture Perspectives on Obesity Policy - Dr. William RowleySat, 25 Aug 2007 19:30:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1125http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1023/SGA-2007-Annual-Meeting-Transcript--Obesity.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1023http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1023&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1023/SGA-2007-Annual-Meeting-Transcript--Obesity.aspx Governor Barbour:  "Obesity is a growing health crisis in each one of our states, and we've all been struggling with it.  Many governors around this table have initiated programs encouraging their citizens to adopt a healthier lifestyle.  While we may already know this is a problem and working to solve it, there's clearly more to be done." hostSat, 25 Aug 2007 19:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1023http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/985/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=985http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=985&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/985/Default.aspx BILOXI, MS (August 25, 2007) – Today during the 73rd annual convening of the Southern Governors’ Association (SGA), Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour hosted the presidents of the Federal Reserve Banks of Atlanta, Dallas and St. Louis, respectively, to discuss regional economic growth and workforce pressures in a globalized economy. Sat, 25 Aug 2007 16:30:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:985http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1022/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1022http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1022&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1022/Default.aspx Governor Barbour:  "We are especially pleased to have three of the region's economic leaders here today, each representing one of the 12 districts of the Federal Reserve System; because the presidents of the regional Federal Reserve banks rarely meet together outside of their responsibility to the Federal Reserve System." hostSat, 25 Aug 2007 16:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1022http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1092/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1092http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1092&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1092/Default.aspx WASHINGTON, DC (August 20, 2007) – The South continues to be a leader in energy production, with a wide diversity of facilities producing or using oil, coal, natural gas, nuclear or alternative fuels. On August 27, Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour will host a roundtable discussion featuring a distinguished panel of energy and workforce experts at the 73rd annual convening of the Southern Governors’ Association (SGA) at the Beau Rivage Resort in Biloxi, Mississippi. Mon, 20 Aug 2007 17:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1092http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/994/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=994http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=994&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/994/Default.aspx WASHINGTON, DC (August 20, 2007) – With the 2007 hurricane season in full swing, volatileweather events and other evolving dynamics continue to challenge governors to address immediate issues of insurance availability and affordability, while weighing the effects of policy decisions on long-term market health and stability. On August 26, Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour willhost a panel of leading insurance industry executives at the 73rd annual convening of the Southern Governors’ Association (SGA) at the Beau Rivage Resort in Biloxi, Mississippi. The goal of the session is to explore how governors and industry might better work together to ensure greater stability in residential and commercial insurance markets in both pre- and post-event scenarios. Mon, 20 Aug 2007 16:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:994http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1124/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1124http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1124&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1124/Default.aspxWASHINGTON, DC (August 20, 2007) – The increasing rate of obesity in the South raises grave concern because of the implications for increased medical costs to states and a lack of productivity among the region’s citizens.  On August 25, Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour will host a panel of leading health experts to discuss Obesity and Wellness in the South at the 73rd annual convening of the Southern Governors’ Association (SGA) at the Beau Rivage Resort in Biloxi, Mississippi.Mon, 20 Aug 2007 15:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1124http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1014/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1014http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1014&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1014/Default.aspxWASHINGTON, DC (August 20, 2007) – The Federal Reserve System’s regional banks play an active role in identifying and analyzing economic trends. On August 25, Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour will host a panel of Federal Reserve Bank Presidents at the 73rd annual convening of the Southern Governors’ Association (SGA) at the Beau Rivage Resort in Biloxi, Mississippi, to explore the economic research that each has been and/or is conducting throughout the South.hostMon, 20 Aug 2007 12:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1014http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/665/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=665http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=665&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/665/Default.aspx Southern governors share your goal of ensuring that all low-income children have access to quality health insurance, and look forward to working with you to ensure that this important program is reauthorized before it expires on September 30, 2007.  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 04:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:665http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/987/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=987http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=987&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/987/Default.aspxWASHINGTON, DC (July 25, 2007) – Fast-changing economic conditions, availability and affordability of property insurance, meeting the energy industry’s workforce needs and obesity as a growing health crisis are important topics to America’s Southern governors.  From August 25 – 27, Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour will host his fellow Southern states’ chief executives at the Beau Rivage Resort in Biloxi to discuss these topics with industry leaders and field experts during the 73rd annual meeting of the Southern Governors’ Association (SGA).Wed, 25 Jul 2007 21:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:987http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/668/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=668http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=668&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/668/Default.aspxSouthern governors support the following principles in order to ensure that states can continue to operate their S-CHIP programs for current enrollees, and believe that it is essential that Congress complete its work on S-CHIP  reauthorization before the program sunsets on September 30, 2007. Sat, 30 Jun 2007 16:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:668http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1013/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1013http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1013&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1013/Default.aspxLetter of response to SGA from the U. S. Department of Homeland Security:  "Thank you for your letter of May 15, 2007, regarding the Southern Governors' Association (SGA) Public Safety Communications Resolution.  The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has made interoperable communications for the emergency response community a top priority and appreciates your intrest in this critical issue."hostTue, 26 Jun 2007 16:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1013http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2162/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2162http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2162&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2162/Default.aspx SGA Letter to Senate Finance Committee (May 2007) Thu, 31 May 2007 20:12:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2162http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2161/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=2161http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2161&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2161/Default.aspxA letter to Congressional leaders regarding S-CHIP.Thu, 31 May 2007 19:56:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2161http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/664/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=664http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=664&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/664/Default.aspx WASHINGTON, DC (May 18, 2007) – This week, the Southern Governors’ Association adopted a resolution calling on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to immediately convene a dialog with state, local, federal and private sector stakeholders to determine whether sufficient spectrum is available to support the development of an interoperable emergency communications nationwide, and to make recommendations for overcoming other obstacles to achieving a national, interoperable public safety communications network. Fri, 18 May 2007 20:30:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:664http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1012/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1012http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1012&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1012/Default.aspxSGA calls upon the key federal decisionmaking departments and agencies, led by the Department of Homeland Security, to immediately convene a dialog with state, local and tribal governments, Federal departments and agencies, the public safety community and the private sector to answer the question of how much spectrum is enough, and from where that spectrum will come.  This resolution expresses a broad set of principles endorsed by SGA regarding the development of a nationally interoperable public safety communications network.hostWed, 16 May 2007 16:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1012http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/661/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=661http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=661&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/661/Default.aspxWASHINGTON, DC (May 2, 2007) – Southern Governors have again appealed to the nation’s lawmakers to act quickly to correct FY2007 funding shortfalls in the State Childrens’ Health Insurance Program (S-CHIP) so that low-income children enrolled in their state’s CHIP program can continue to receive needed health care coverage.  Wed, 02 May 2007 19:30:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:661http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1016/Passport-to-Opportunity-Action-Toolkit-PDF.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1016http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1016&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1016/Passport-to-Opportunity-Action-Toolkit-PDF.aspxIn support of the work of its member governors, SGA developed Education in the South—A Passport to Opportunity (Passport) as an innovative communications initiative to promote high school completion and motivate students to aggressively prepare for college, post-secondary programs and/or employment.  Passport was specifically designed to provide technical assistance in the development of customized “turn-key” communications campaigns for nine Southern states, including plans, strategies, tactics and tools targeted to students at risk of dropping out of high school, as well as their influencers. hostSat, 31 Mar 2007 16:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1016http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1128/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1128http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1128&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1128/Default.aspxGovernors throughout the South continue to focus significant resources on reducing the high school drop out rate and increasing the value of a high school diploma through increased academic rigor. But improving high school graduation rates and achievement levels has resonated in a special way with SGA’s 2005-06 Chairman Louisiana Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco, who began her career as a high school teacher.Fri, 30 Mar 2007 04:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1128http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1107/Public-Safety-Communications-Comments--IAFC.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1107http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1107&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1107/Public-Safety-Communications-Comments--IAFC.aspxIAFC provided the following comments to the request by SGA's Task Force for recommendations on how to best achieve interoperable communications within the public safety community.Wed, 28 Mar 2007 18:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1107http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1106/Public-Safety-Communications-Comments--IACP.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1106http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1106&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1106/Public-Safety-Communications-Comments--IACP.aspxIACP provided the following comments to the request by SGA's Task Force for recommendations on how to best achieve interoperable communications within the public safety community.Wed, 28 Mar 2007 17:45:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1106http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1105/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1105http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1105&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1105/Default.aspxGallagher Irving provided the following comments to the request by SGA's Task Force for recommendations on how to best achieve interoperable communications within the public safety community.Wed, 28 Mar 2007 17:30:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1105http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1104/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1104http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1104&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1104/Default.aspxFrontline provided the following comments to the request by SGA's Task Force for recommendations on how to best achieve interoperable communications within the public safety community.Wed, 28 Mar 2007 17:15:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1104http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1103/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1103http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1103&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1103/Default.aspxCyren Call provided the following comments to the request by SGA's Task Force for recommendations on how to best achieve interoperable communications within the public safety community.Wed, 28 Mar 2007 17:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1103http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1102/Public-Safety-Communications-Comments--CISCO.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1102http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1102&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1102/Public-Safety-Communications-Comments--CISCO.aspxCISCO provided the following comments to the request by SGA's Task Force for recommendations on how to best achieve interoperable communications within the public safety community.Wed, 28 Mar 2007 16:45:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1102http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1101/Public-Safety-Communications-Comments--ATT.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1101http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1101&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1101/Public-Safety-Communications-Comments--ATT.aspxAT&T provided the following comments to the request by SGA's Task Force for recommendations on how to best achieve interoperable communications within the public safety community.Wed, 28 Mar 2007 16:30:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1101http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1100/Public-Safety-Communications-Comments--APCO.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1100http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1100&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1100/Public-Safety-Communications-Comments--APCO.aspxAPCO provided the following comments to the request by SGA's Task Force for recommendations on how to best achieve interoperable communications within the public safety community.Wed, 28 Mar 2007 04:15:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1100http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1099/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1099http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1099&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1099/Default.aspxAlcatel-Lucent provided the following comments to the request by SGA's Task Force for recommendations on how to best achieve interoperable communications within the public safety community. Wed, 28 Mar 2007 04:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1099http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/672/2007-SGA-LIHEAP-Issue-Brief.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=672http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=672&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/672/2007-SGA-LIHEAP-Issue-Brief.aspxSGA is supporting changes to the LIHEAP program that would guarantee that Southern states would receive an equitable portion of annual program funding so they can better meet their low income citizens’ energy needs throughout the year.  This paper will outline some of the current flaws in the program, and identify modifications to the existing LIHEAP program that will allow it to more appropriately meet its national policy objective: to provide needed energy assistance to eligible households in all regions of the country.Fri, 16 Mar 2007 16:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:672http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/673/2007-SGA-Insurance-Resolution.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=673http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=673&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/673/2007-SGA-Insurance-Resolution.aspx Expressing the sense of the Southern Governors’ Association that Congress should adopt legislation to create a national reinsurance plan in order to provide for the availability of reasonably priced property and casualty insurance from private markets to homeowners throughout the nation. Mon, 26 Feb 2007 17:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:673http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1011/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1011http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1011&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1011/Default.aspxOn Sunday, February 25, 2007, members of the Southern Governors’ Association (SGA) met to discuss the need for public safety communications interoperability. During that discussion, it was agreed that an Interoperability Task Force (Task Force) should be established to determine what position the organization should take with regard to proposals to achieve interoperability, including making additional spectrum available for public safety usage and deploying a nationwide interoperable communications network pursuant to a public-private partnership model or using existing tools and technologies to maximize public safety spectrum.hostSun, 25 Feb 2007 17:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1011http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1060/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1060http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1060&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1060/Default.aspx Louisiana is an ideal state to undertake the Passport to Opportunity initiative because it has theinfrastructure and tools available to help at-risk youth, as well as a commitment from the Office of Governor Kathleen Blanco and state and local leaders to tackle this problem. According to National Center for Education Statistics, averaged freshmen graduation rate data cited in the 2006 Challenge To Lead state report, the high school graduation rate in Louisiana in 2004 was 76.9 percent, compared with the U.S. graduation rate of 75 percent. Thu, 22 Feb 2007 17:30:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1060http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1061/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1061http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1061&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1061/Default.aspxMaryland has a history of commitment to improving student achievement and implementing education reform, having taken important steps to raise standards, close the achievement gap, and promote rigorous course-taking. The most prominent efforts include the Bridge to Excellence in Public Schools Act of 2002, which aims to foster excellence through adequate and equitable funding, and the more recent adoption of the High School Assessments, which require students set to graduate in 2009 to earn a satisfactory score on end-of-course tests.Thu, 22 Feb 2007 17:15:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1061http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1062/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1062http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1062&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1062/Default.aspx South Carolina is an ideal state to undertake the Passport to Opportunity initiative because ithas the infrastructure and tools available to help at-risk students, as well as support from stateand local leaders to tackle this problem. According to the National Center for EducationStatistics aggregated freshmen graduation rate data cited in the 2006 Challenge To Lead statereport, the high school graduation rate in South Carolina in 2004 was 61 percent, compared withthe U.S. graduation rate of 75 percent. Thu, 22 Feb 2007 17:07:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1062http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1063/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1063http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1063&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1063/Default.aspx Georgia has made a clear commitment to student achievement and education reform,taking important steps to raise standards and promote rigorous course taking. The statehas embarked on a comprehensive high school redesign process. The GeorgiaDepartment of Education School Improvement Division’s Secondary Redesign Unit hasidentified five districts in which to implement a range of research-based secondaryredesign concepts. Thu, 22 Feb 2007 17:06:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1063http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1064/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1064http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1064&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1064/Default.aspx Tennessee is an ideal state to undertake the Passport to Opportunity initiative because it hasthe infrastructure and tools available to help at-risk students. Moreover, Governor Phil Bredesenhas proposed new measures and resources in the “Next Steps: Education” plan to help studentsgraduate from high school ready for college and work. Thu, 22 Feb 2007 17:05:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1064http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1065/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1065http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1065&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1065/Default.aspxWest Virginia is an ideal state to undertake the Passport to Opportunity initiative, because thestate has the infrastructure and tools available to help at-risk students. Moreover, Governor JoeManchin’s signed an executive order in September 2006 to establish the 21st Century JobsCabinet, which focuses on promoting a seamless education system that connects every level ofeducation from early childhood to graduate study and encompasses job training and lifelonglearning.Thu, 22 Feb 2007 17:04:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1065http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1066/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1066http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1066&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1066/Default.aspxKentucky has made a clear commitment to improving student achievement andimplementing education reform, taking important steps to raise standards and promoterigorous course taking. The Kentucky Education Reform Act of 1990 (KERA) initiatedfar-reaching, systematic reform in K-12 in the areas of finance, governance, andcurriculum.Thu, 22 Feb 2007 17:03:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1066http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1067/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1067http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1067&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1067/Default.aspxNorth Carolina has made a clear commitment to improving student achievement andimplementing education reform, taking important steps to raise standards and promoterigorous course-taking. It has been a leader in education reform since the 1990s when itwas one of the first states to institute standards, testing, and accountability with rewardsfor high performance under its “ABCs of Public Education” plan.Thu, 22 Feb 2007 17:01:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1067http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1068/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1068http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1068&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1068/Default.aspx Oklahoma has made a clear commitment to improving student achievement andimplementing education reform, having taken important steps to raise standards andpromote rigorous course-taking. In 1990, House Bill 1017, also known as the OklahomaEducational Reform Act, put an emphasis on core courses and graduation standards,while also reducing class sizes, addressing equality in school funding and encouragingparental participation. Thu, 22 Feb 2007 17:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1068http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1140/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1140http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1140&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1140/Default.aspx This letter from U. S. Governors to the Congressional leadership expressed concern for funding in FY07 and FY08 for the LIHEAP program. hostThu, 15 Feb 2007 17:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1140http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/369/Georgia-SCHIP-Testimony-Press-Release.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=369http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=369&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/369/Georgia-SCHIP-Testimony-Press-Release.aspx WASHINGTON, DC (February 1, 2007) – Governor Sonny Perdue testified today before the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance about the State Children's Health Insurance Program (S-CHIP),called PeachCare in Georgia.  "Georgia's successful implementation of S-CHIP has left us, unfortunately, with a $131 million federal funding shortfall and put the program in jeopardy," Governor Perdue said. Thu, 01 Feb 2007 23:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:369http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/372/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=372http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=372&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/372/Default.aspx Good afternoon, Mr. Chairman, and members of the Committee. Thank you for the opportunity to come before you today as you consider the reauthorization of the State Children’sHealth Insurance Program, commonly referred to as S-CHIP. I am here today representing the 15 states and two territories of the Southern Governors’ Association.  Thu, 01 Feb 2007 20:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:372http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/990/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=990http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=990&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/990/Default.aspx WASHINGTON, DC (February 1, 2007) – The Southern Governors’ Association (SGA) will provide testimony on reauthorization of the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (S-CHIP) before the Senate Committee on Finance at 10 am, today in Room 215 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building.  Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue will present the consensus position of the bipartisan regional association during the “Future of CHIP: Improving the Health of America’s Children” hearing, and draw parallels between Georgia’s current shortfall and the many challenges facing Congress in reauthorizing this critical program. Thu, 01 Feb 2007 13:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:990http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1171/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1171http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1171&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1171/Default.aspxThe following issue areas have been identified as SGA’s top federal priorities for the 110th Congress: S-CHIP, LIHEAP, availability of federal reinsurance and emergency communications interoperability spectrum.  SGA's general policy areas include health and human services, energy and environment, education and economic development.hostSat, 06 Jan 2007 05:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1171http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1097/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=1097http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1097&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1097/Default.aspxDuring his tenure as the 2004-05 SGA chairman, Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue chose to focus his energies and the resources of SGA on showcasing the cultural heritage of the South.  Best Practices in Southern Tourism and Destination Management was commissioned in order to highlight some of the successful programs through which Southern states have increased tourism.hostFri, 11 Aug 2006 16:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1097http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/998/SGA-2006-Annual-Report.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=998http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=998&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/998/SGA-2006-Annual-Report.aspx Our common experiences here in the Southern region are what make SGA such a strong institution historically, as well as today.  These common experiences have consistently brought us together to develop solutions to shared challenges, and those solutions have changed not only the region for the better, but the country as well.  Tue, 18 Jul 2006 16:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:998http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/999/SGA-2005-Annual-Report.aspx#Comments0http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=227&ModuleID=741&ArticleID=999http://www.southerngovernors.org/DesktopModules/iBN%20News%20Articles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=999&PortalID=0&TabID=227http://www.southerngovernors.org/MySGA/EditContent/Articles/tabid/227/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/999/SGA-2005-Annual-Report.aspx The Southern Governors' Association has long been known as a leader among organizations promoting and advancing the South.  The South is one of the fastest growing regions in the country. Each Southern state plays a part in advancing the region’s national and global influence. Fri, 05 Aug 2005 16:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:999